ATM, DEBIT & PREPAID FORUM: Gift-card dispensing at ATM gets thumbs up from Wincor Nixdorf

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Wincor Nixdorf's Saul Caprio demonstrates a new prepaid-card dispensing function that's garnering attention from a number of ATM deployers.

The unsiloed approach: ATMs get closer to other banking channels

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Deposit automation and mobile banking are opening new doors for ATM deployers, but is everyone walking through?

ATMGurus celebrates grand opening in Memphis

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

The ATM parts and repair-services company, owned by Triton, aims to train ATM techs and supply parts and service for all makes and models of retail ATMs.

NCR Corp. reports stable revenue, 35% loss in Q3

The ATM and self-service leader has revised its 2009 forecasts and says it will cut more staff.

ATMs and automated deposits are setting the pace for new banking strategies

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Diebold CEO Tom Swidarski told attendees at the ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum that deposit automation will revolutionize the way consumers around the world bank.

Twitter and the social media craze: Where do banks and ATMs fit?

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Scott Mills, a public relations specialist for the financial-services industry, says Twitter offers credit unions and banks a real-time way to improve member…

European Payments Council sets November dates for SEPA direct debit schemes

SEPA is expected to have far-reaching impacts on payments throughout the EU.

The mobile connection: FIs can use the ATM to bring consumers into mobile banking

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

NCR's Barbara Cure says ATMs offer a great way to collect more information about consumers, and should be used as a means to enhance mobile banking offers.

ATMIA realigns strategy, ATM focus for 2010 and beyond

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

After a few financially trying months, ATMIA CEO Mike Lee says the international ATM association expects new initiatives and restructuring to have a positive…

Mobile banking pushes FIs to look beyond simple transactions, enhance user experience

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Commentary: Diebold Inc.'s Bob Usner says the mobile channel will be the catalyst for strengthening consumer relationships with banks and credit unions.

U.S. credit unions have a marketing advantage

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

John Berra, marketing director for Credit Union Conferences, says the economic downturn could work in credit unions' favor, if they have enough marketing savvy…

BAI says exhibitor shifts won't hurt November event

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

CEO Debbie Bianucci says BAI's annual Retail Delivery Expo will remain relevant, but its focus and mission must evolve.

ATM ISOs look to kiosks for deployment, transactional growth

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

U.S. ISOs are thinking outside the ATM box, pursuing new revenue streams through DVD- and financial-kiosk deployments.

Credit Union Services & Products Forum highlights financial future

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Credit Union Conferences Credit Union Services & Products Forum wrapped last week in San Diego. Here are a few photographs from the event.

Credit Unions 2010: Reaching new members through new tech, competing in a global market

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Gary Hess, who consults with credit unions, says the future will depend on Internet banking, mobile solutions and reaching a younger user.

Credit Union Services & Products Forum: Engaging a new consumer through multiple channels

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Mobile, online and self-service channels offer small- to mid-sized FIs a way to level the banking playing field.

Credit unions can reach next-gen users via multiple channels

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Barbara Cure, an e-commerce consultant, says FIs, especially credit unions, are not taking advantage of social networking and blogs to reach younger users

Ask the Experts: Ensuring privacy and data protection with self-service bill payment

TIO Networks' Hamed Shahbazi offers advice on ensuring the protection of consumer data.

Credit unions should focus on better marketing, more mobile and self-service banking

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

Commentary: U.S. credit unions need to differentiate themselves by targeting Gen X and Gen Y and appealing to a more tech-savvy user.

'Talking' ATM turns 10

by Lainey Feingold — lawyer, Law Office of Lainey Feingold

Commentary: Lainey Feingold, an attorney who for the last decade has carried the torch for ATM accessibility, looks forward to the 10-year anniversary of the…